Senior Java Software Engineer - Defense & Sensor Systems

Teledyne FLIR; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Multidisciplinary teams

Cross-domain projects

Long-term stability

Technical growth

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR is seeking a seasoned software engineer to join our defense and sensor systems team. You will design, build, and sustain embedded backend and standalone Java applications, leading efforts from requirements through deployment and maintenance.

Collaborate across software, hardware, and systems engineers, guide technical execution, and deliver in real-world mission scenarios. The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and multi-threaded Linux development.

Qualifications

• Expert Java development and software architecture focused on embedded backend and standalone apps.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and multi-threaded skills.
• Experience with Git, Jira, and Linux-based development.
• Experience leading or managing software engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Advantage: Ubuntu, C++, Bash, Android, ATAK, MIL-STD-498, software security, or hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded backend and standalone Java-based applications
• Lead software efforts from requirements through deployment and sustainment
• Develop and troubleshoot multi-threaded applications in Linux environments
• Manage source code, reviews, and configuration control using Git
• Track work, issues, and deliverables using Jira and related tools
• Coordinate technical activities across engineering teams
• Integrate software with networked and serial-connected devices
• Support system integration, testing, customer events, and field activities
• Estimate effort, track progress, and deliver against commitments
• Contribute to engineering process improvements and technical documentation

Skills

Java expert

Software architecture

Embedded backend

Linux development

Git

Jira

Team leadership

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

Git

Jira

Linux

Ubuntu

Android

Job description

Join a software engineering team within Teledyne Technologies serving advanced defense and sensor-based systems. In this role, you'll help design, build, and sustain applications that integrate with complex hardware, networks, and operational environments. If you enjoy solving difficult technical problems, leading engineering efforts, and seeing your software deployed in real-world mission scenarios, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact.

You'll work across the full software lifecycle, collaborating with software, hardware, and systems engineers while helping guide technical execution and delivery.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded backend and standalone Java-based applications
• Lead software efforts from requirements through deployment and sustainment
• Develop and troubleshoot multi-threaded applications in Linux environments
• Manage source code, reviews, and configuration control using Git
• Track work, issues, and deliverables using Jira and related tools
• Coordinate technical activities across engineering teams
• Integrate software with networked and serial-connected devices
• Support system integration, testing, customer events, and field activities
• Estimate effort, track progress, and deliver against commitments
• Contribute to engineering process improvements and technical documentation

What you need

• Required: Expert Java development skills and software architecture experience focused on embedded backend and standalone applications
• Required: Strong problem-solving, debugging, and multi-threaded programming expertise
• Required: Experience with Git, Jira, and Linux-based development environments
• Required: Experience leading or managing software engineering teams
• Required: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Required: 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Required: BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Advantage: Experience with Ubuntu, C++, Bash, Android, ATAK, ISA, MIL-STD-498, software security practices, or hardware integration

What we offer

• Meaningful work supporting advanced technology and mission-focused applications
• Collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Opportunities to work across software, hardware, and systems domains
• Exposure to complex integrated systems and customer-driven programs
• Technical growth through challenging engineering projects
• Long-term stability within a diverse technology organization